The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay in Geelong, Australia. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong, falling into disuse before being redeveloped during the 1990s.
The Baywalk Bollards were created by local artist Jan
Mitchell in the mid-1990s, with the timber painted sculptures
reflecting local history and identities. Over 100 in number, they
are installed right around the waterfront between Rippleside and
Limeburners Point.
Deakin University's Waterfront Campus and Costa Hall are
located on the western side of the precinct. The campus
accommodates around 1500 on-campus students studying programs in
Architecture, Construction Management, Nursing and Occupational
Therapy.
Yarra Street Pier is located at the end of Yarra Street
and features a number of restaurants, as well as being the
departure point for helicopter joyflights. The majority of the pier
was destroyed by fire in 1988, but various proposals have been made
for the rebuilding.
Cunningham Pier offers 'The Pier' an elegantly designed
social venue, which houses one of Geelong's top restaurants;
Baveras Brasserie, a boutique bar on level one; City Quarter and
also a function, conference and wedding venue that over looks
stunning Corio Bay.
Steampacket Quay is located at the end of Moorabool
Street and provided as sheltered location for ferries, seaplanes and
other watercraft.
The Carousel Pavilion houses a c.1892 Armitage-Herschell
steam-driven carousel, c.1888 steam engine and a part-original,
part replica 1898 Gavioli Band organ in a modern glass and steel
building.
The Sheraton Four Points is a 4½ star hotel with water
views developed in the early 2000s.
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club was established in 1859, and is
located on the shores of the bay. The adjacent Bay City Marina was
constructed in the 1980s.
Eastern Beach is a popular swimming and recreation area in the
centre of Geelong.
ANNUAL EVENT: Festival of Sails is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere, with plenty of shore-side excitement at Geelong Waterfront over the Australia Day holiday period.
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